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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1915
Page
1
The Robinson Circus canceled its August 15 appearance in Bloomington due to route changes. An advance agent had arranged ads and contracted billboards and a lot in University Courts addition. The show plans to return next year early in the season.
IndianapolisStreet preacher James H Pearson formerly of the State Farm was arrested on West Washington street for obstructing the highway. He had recently returned from a 30 day State Farm sentence imposed by Judge Deery for obstructing the sidewalk. Pearson warned of divine vengeance against officials linked to his arrest as he spoke of life at the State Farm. Grace Allen will depart for Chicago next Friday to pursue educational work for a year.
Plans to rebuild streets face delay as cost uncertainty under the 3-Mile Road Law stalls approval. The city council refuses the county a permit for improvements, and the matter is continued awaiting clearer figures.
City council delays street upgrade for Indiana Walnut Vine and Washington streets amid cost concerns. County viewers approved the petition. Lyons urges thorough study, noting expected city share and cheaper options. Frank Allen suggests low-cost road work possible with proper precautions. Also mentions a Modern Fable and upcoming column.
Fashion Store announces a limited time sale on Manhattan shirts starting Friday July 30. The offer runs for a short period only.
Council approves specifications for cement walks curbings and gutters on College Avenue with work expected to start within a month.
City council adopts Engineer Lane plan for cement sidewalks curbs and gutters on College Avenue from Jacob to Berry. Bonds approved 2425 for a road roller and 5000 for street repairs at 5 percent. hearings set. grade ordinance to second reading August 10 and 14. Also permits issued to Standard Oil and Blanchard. various payrolls and street work expenses listed.
George Bean aged 55 was fined 500 dollars and costs and sentenced to State Farm for 180 days after Fay DeWitt 24 testified Bean supplied her with cocaine. DeWitt was arrested July 21 after officers found her in a stupor on West Washington Street in Indianapolis Star.
The Greencastle Booster Club executive committee informally discussed the character of entertainment for this fall. two invitations have been accepted for the event lineup.
Greencastle Booster Club executives discussed inviting members to church fairs at New Providence and Reelsville. Ice cream socials are planned for August 5 and 10 with the Greencastle band likely to accompany. The committee seeks suggestions on event type and timing. E. E. Caldwell Ernest Stoner and Andrew Hanna lead the tour committee.
The Central Trust Co. has been appointed administrator of the estate of James M. Paxton, as reported in local notices. The document outlines the legal appointment and related proceedings for settling the deceased’s affairs.
The twenty-ninth annual Sunday school picnic and home-coming will be held August 5 in Schroeder grove, one-half mile north of Poland, a small Clay county town. Speakers include Dr. O. E. Kelley of Terre Haute and Rev. J. H. Tapy of Xenia, Ohio, with music by the Brazil Concert Band.
Many Greencastle residents will travel to Cloverdale tomorrow for the annual Cloverdale picnic. The picnic management promises excellent attractions and a fine day for attendees. Congressman Ralph W. Moss will headline as the main speaker. Orris Pickens of Cloverdale was in town on business.
Fifth District Congressman asserts the United States is in a good position to repel an invasion. He says navy and army can be quickly equipped to meet threats and defend the nation.
Congressman Ralph W. Moss told the Claude L. Herbert camp at Collett park that the nation is prepared for war if needed and can rapidly manufacture equipment. He criticized pacifist talk while endorsing peace with honor and cited a shortage of heavy artillery like sixteen inch guns as a policy-driven issue.
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